What does give and take mean?
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give and take
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word give and take.
Princeton's WordNet
discussion, give-and-take, wordnoun
an exchange of views on some topic
"we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"
banter, raillery, give-and-take, backchatnoun
light teasing repartee
interchange, reciprocation, give-and-takeverb
mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)
give and takeverb
make mutual concessions
"In life you have to give and take"
Wiktionary
give and takenoun
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give and take
"Give and take" is a concept suggesting a flexible, mutually beneficial interaction or exchange between two parties, where both individuals compromise, cooperate, or contribute to reach a balanced outcome. This can be in terms of ideas, actions, or tangible objects. It is typically associated with discussions, negotiations, relationships, or transactions, emphasizing the importance of shared effort and compromise.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of give and take in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of give and take in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of give and take in a Sentence
It is just too big and too obvious ... that the benefits are huge and the world is dependent on it in a major way for its progress, that two intelligent countries (would) do something extremely foolish, we both may do things that are mildly foolish from time to time. There is some give and take.
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly:
I was involved in all of the discussions in the situation room with the President and he was very open to anyone at the table talking, giving their ideas, there was give and take, and he took all of that in and made in my opinion -- I don't think he'd mind my saying this -- made exactly the right decision.
Give and take is so important in a healthy marriage.
We don't say the deal is totally in favour of Iran. Any negotiation is a give and take. We have definitely shown some flexibility, i tell you as I told the Supreme Leader, we did our best to preserve most of the red lines, if not all.
Defense Secretary James Mattis:
I think The European Union's still premature to call The European Union a trade war, because as The European Union starts maturing, you know there is always give and take on these things, and so what we are looking for is fair and reciprocal trade.
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